A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE 2023 PINEVIEW DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL COACH PITCH ALL-STAR TEAM FOR A GREAT SEASON AND honor them FOR THEIR VICTORY IN THE DISTRICT 4 COACH'S PITCH TOURNAMENT.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the Pineview Coach Pitch All-Star team for an outstanding season and for their victory in the District 4 Coach's Pitch Tournament; and

Whereas, in February of 2023, fifty-three aspiring young baseball players in West Columbia were drafted into five teams for the Pineview Coach Pitch Spring League. Over an intense three months, these teams competed for spots on the Pineview Coach Pitch All-Star team, the chosen representatives for the South Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball District 4 tournament; and

Whereas, following weeks of rigorous training, Pineview triumphed in the District 4 Coach's Pitch Tournament in Gaston, securing five consecutive wins over five days. Victories included Midlands (15-1), Lexington National (12-0), Blythewood (13-3), Lexington American (10-5), and a thrilling championship game against defending South Carolina State Coach Pitch Champion, Lexington National, ending in a nail biter win of 5-4. Pineview scored fifty-five runs, conceding only thirteen during the entire district tournament; and

Whereas, advancing to the South Carolina Dixie Youth State Tournament in Dillon, Pineview faced a three-day challenge, defeating Westminster, Sumter, and Gregg Park but narrowly losing to Hilton Head and Lancaster, the eventual state champion. Although the scoreboard might not have reflected victory in the final hours, Pineview emerged from the diamond not as defeated warriors, but as resilient spirits enriched by the taste of both triumphs and tribulation; and

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the team had a journey marked by highs and lows. The team's resilience forged in defeat will be their driving force toward even greater achievements; and

Whereas, the Pineview Coach Pitch All-Star team has flourished under the leadership and guidance of Jae Mattox alongside Tripp Clark, Willie Culick, and Robert Wells; and

Whereas, the Pineview Coach Pitch All-Star team featured exceptional performances by members Jax Clark, Harper Coker, Landon Coker, Easton Culick, Ryker Culick, Carson George, Sawyer Grillot, Heyes Mattox, Landon Olson, Colton Pavlick, Jack Sword, and Robert Wells Jr.; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the pride and recognition that the Pineview Coach Pitch All-Star team has brought to its community and look forward to a future filled with further accomplishments by the team and its talented athletes.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the Pineview Coach Pitch All-Star team and coaches on an outstanding season and honor them for their victory in the District 4 Coach's Pitch Tournament.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Pineview Coach Pitch All-Star team and managers Jae Mattox, Tripp Clark, Willie Culick, and Robert Wells.

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